Dewatering | Khansaheb Sykes Blog

Proactive response leaves a positive impression on a major customer!

Posted Date 24/03/2023

Few things bring us more joy than hearing positive feedback from satisfied clients. Recently, we had the pleasure of providing dewatering pumps to a customer and major building contractor in Oman, and we are thrilled to say that they were extremely happy with our service.

Advanced pumping and groundwater solutions are our undoubtedly our area of expertise. Upon completion of the dewatering works needed prior to the construction of a desalination plant, our customer kindly took the trouble to comment on the solution provided by Khansaheb Sykes. read more

Assisting infrastructural developments throughout the Middle East

Posted Date 11/02/2022

Khansaheb Sykes has a long history of supporting the construction sector across the United Arab Emirates. We’re very well-known for our unrivalled dewatering expertise in addition to the other services we offer, which include a full range of climate control equipment and pumps for both sale and rent.

Our Abu Dhabi branch was awarded three consecutive projects from a client who is rightly considered a pioneer in the field of construction. A solution was required to remove groundwater across a site spanning more than 8,500 square metres. Each phase was related to an individual block of residential property, with our efforts helping to ensure that construction work could commence. read more

Infrastructural solutions company turns to us for dewatering assistance

Posted Date 25/01/2022

It’s been a very positive start to the year for Khansaheb Sykes, as we joined forces with Al Ansari to undertake the dewatering required for the construction of foundation work ahead of a new processing application being built in Oman.

Our client was uncertain of the best way to approach a potentially complex project, so our engineers went down to have a look.

This assessment allowed us to propose a solution that would overcome some challenging ground conditions, with a significant pump rental agreed. read more

Wellpoint dewatering solution enables laying of storm water pipeline at Khalifa City

Posted Date 13/12/2021

As the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is well-known for the sort of ambitious construction projects you would expect to associate with one of the world’s most rapidly developing cities.

Khansaheb Sykes is heavily steeped in the territory’s many infrastructural schemes and has had a presence in the UAE for all but five years of the country’s official existence.

Our wellpoint dewatering expertise is something we are immensely proud of and has been honed over decades to help customers find the best solution for any groundwater issues. read more

Khansaheb Sykes shows strength in numbers for major dewatering operation

Posted Date 15/10/2021

When a largescale dewatering scheme requires immediate assistance, there are very few pump rental companies in the UAE that can accommodate demand beyond a certain scale.

For Khansaheb Sykes, however, the availability of suitable pumping equipment is never an issue. Having served customers across the Middle East since the 1970s, we have rightly developed a reputation for excellence, precision and reliability.

The efficiency with which we serve our clients has been supported by an expansive, modern rental fleet comprising of pumps designed for just about every use. read more

Longstanding associate of Khansaheb Sykes places substantial order

Posted Date 23/02/2021

If any evidence was needed that our reputation as the region’s leading provider of dewatering pumps carries weight, then look no further than the frequency with which we receive repeat business from satisfied clients.

At Khansaheb Sykes, we are also known for being able to meet the unique demands of our customers by tailoring pumps to include features that are specifically requested.

Only last month, an international engineering and transport company asked us to modify our GP150M units to enhance maneuverability and reduce ground clearance. read more

Government Department buys pumps following recommendation from client

Posted Date 17/07/2020

At Khansaheb Sykes, we are renowned for providing customers with effective dewatering solutions and proposing the right equipment for each individual project.

This expertise has allowed us to work with customers from a broad range of industries including construction, marine, utilities and many more.

Our reputation as industry leaders has allowed us to develop commercial relationships with various major customers, including a prominent government entity that has approved us as their preferred pumps supplier. read more

Construction company seeks Khansaheb Sykes pumping solution for infrastructural project

Posted Date 10/04/2020

When a contractor sought a reliable dewatering pump arrangement to provide surface and sub-surface drainage management on a site in Dubai, they got in touch with us. For decades, Khansaheb Sykes has partnered customers from a multitude of industries and provided our extensive expertise in groundwater control whenever it is required.

On this occasion, our client was looking for a dewatering solution as part of a wider infrastructure works package which also involved controlling storm water drainage network levels. With the unique specifications of this project in mind, eight GP200M units were selected because of their aptitude for delivering in excess of 130 litres per second over distances of up to 1,100 metres. read more

Dubai government department purchases 22 Sykes Pumps from Khansaheb Sykes

Posted Date 06/04/2020

At Khansaheb Sykes, we’re known for both the quality of our pumps and the speed with which we can supply them when a client has a requirement.

As the Middle East’s go-to dewatering pump company since the 1970s, we have decades of experience when it comes to delivering pumping solutions to high profile customers across the region.

This capability was recently demonstrated once again when a local government department in Dubai sought a total of 22 dewatering pumps. The sale of 12 Sykes GP150M and 10 Sykes GP200M general purpose pumps was agreed, with their immediate availability enabling the transaction to be completed almost instantly. read more

Khansaheb Sykes Silt Away in Operation in Abu Dhabi

Posted Date 23/12/2018

Following on from the success of the Sykes environmentally silt separation system, Khansaheb Sykes have introduced the same unit into their rental fleet for the UAE / GCC region.

In the majority of cases, water pollution is caused by the presence and prolonged build-up of sediment, silt and other abrasives which puts mounting pressure on our clients to ensure discharged water is as silt free as it can be before being reintroduced to a storm water network or directly back into the sea.

Increasing requirements for companies to take their ecological obligations seriously has led to Khansaheb Sykes adding a this new environmentally friendly product to our extensive hire fleet – the Sykes Silt Away. By deploying a Silt Away unit on site, customers can be confident of avoiding substantial fines and adverse publicity, as well as suffering enforced closures. read more